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The S.A.B.E.R. GUILD: Saber Manufacturers => Plecter Labs => Plecter Labs Portfolio/Gallery => Topic started by: erv on September 24, 2010, 06:46:05 AM
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I think it's a parks I got like almost 2 years ago now. You can say it. I'm kind of late on my builds. That one has been my unicorn a long time (thanks you madcow).
That version is probably different to the recent ones with the korbanth run, or at least, the core tube was already removed and I had a 1" space in there.
I think Ace made the led holder for that one.
Specs :
- CFV5 "boosted edition" ( detailed in this tutorial (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=26167.msg373610#msg373610))
- 2x16340 (AW)
- LEDengin RGGB (that's what I have on the bench right now, I won't buy more leds before completing a few projects first)
- I'm going to try some interesting combinations of (G+B) // (G) (see further for details about that hack)
- Flash on Clash. If combination above works, it will be the red die. Not sure if I'll like the color but I can still change the LEDengin configuration later.
- Activator under the red thumbscrew
- 1" blade (ultra edge)
- rumbling motor with speed fine tune (multiturn pot)
I found out that the ID of the saber was a bit more than 1". Since I don't plan to use more of my ultraedge tubes in the future (some I've sold on the website recently) and since they are 1"++,
perfect => a great chassis.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon01.JPG)
testing placement of parts. CF remains accessible in the pommel (my favorite).
Chassis is a full "slide out"
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon02.JPG)
activator switch glue with... activated cyanoacrylate glue (I LOVE that thing)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon03.JPG)
fitting all together. Trying to have the wiring very clean and sleek.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon04.JPG)
Details of the wiring of the PEx.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon05.JPG)
no blinkie on this one, I wanted to have it canon (or as close as possible). Well, maybe a blinkie on the chassis, just to check the if the saber is in idle mode or not.
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Chassis finished. Lined up all the wires. Came out nice.
Ledengin RGGB is wired with 2 green in //. The Blue is also in // with the 2 others, but with a heel/sole resistor to limit its current, tuned just to get a slightly cyan color but most the current is going in the 2 green. CF is setup on 1.8A, matching more or less a 2.5C discharge rate, which should work with those AW batteries. Runtime isn't a concern on that saber, it's just for showcasing.
I tried several configurations for the dice, and with weak batteries like the 16340, voltage never stay high enough to have 2 dice in serie. So rather than having a really under powered serial pair I have about 850 mA in each green die which is pretty ok IMO. Not today that I'll overdrive a ledengin with some 16340 anyway.
The FoC is wired on the red, 350 mA only for this little one, in order to save the batteries from a major drain. I also added some blue to the blade so that the FoC is "quite white" and not just reddish, which happens when the blue isn't there obviously since W = R+G+B (d'ho).
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon06.JPG)
Arkai's 45° goodness stand... Slightly modded to put a plaque I got from Yoda with the saber (label is wrong since it's a V5 inside but I don't care)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon07.JPG)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon08.JPG)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon09.JPG)
un-screwing a bit the covertec and rotating the sleeve reveals the invisible speaker vents.
That saber isn't loud at all but still, sound is there and it's pretty accurate.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon10.JPG)
Aux switch, the screw right behind holds the little plate on which the switch is mounted.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon11.JPG)
Invisible recharge port (1.3mm) and full access to the µSD card.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon12.JPG)
Light !
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon13.JPG)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon14.JPG)
VIDEO !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2fEhj8uMAI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2fEhj8uMAI)
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In the voice of Cartman,"Sveeet..."
***patiently waits for video***
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Nice job ^^
always loved this hilt !
didn´t know that parks had an version with an 1" opening .
pure accuracy and canon power :o
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Very nice Mr Erv.
Where did you get that speaker? its very intriguing
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looks great! also interested in seeing a video and that speaker.
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speaker I got with the hilt from the Green Master. Video during the WE.
Emitter plug. Nice, I could use some scrap pieces of 2017 aluminium and a bit of a phase blade.
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon15.JPG)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/QuiGon/QuiGon16.JPG)
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SWEET, erv! Some great Qui-Gon/CF love there!
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Nice Build, sir. Qui-gon hilts are always great to see. One wired by you just makes it that more awesome. :)
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thanks !
this one has been too long on the bench (empty), I had to move on. So much to do, so little time !
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Wow Erv!
I literally just sat here for 5 minutes and still can't think of anything to say.
Just... :o
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Gotta love a nice qui, 1" blade and a CF 5!! Very nice Erv :)
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Very nice Erv. Qui Gon is one of my favorite sabers. Great work on the chassis too, nice, clean and neat.
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VIDEO !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2fEhj8uMAI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2fEhj8uMAI)
apologies, I don't have a nice spot to make videos with the blade, maybe next time when I find out what I didn't of my tripod :-\
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Awesome job Erv! Love this saber... ;D
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Nice job Erv
where's that switch plate assembly from?
I reckon the Emitter plug looks great with the decal in the middle too.